The kindness of his face as he stood before her caused her to speak the words she was thinking: 'Are you Mr.Egremont, sir ?' Then she was shocked at her boldness; she did not see the smile with which he replied: 'Yes, that is my name.' 'I am Miss Trent.

Perhaps you have--perhaps Mr.Grail has told you--' This, Miss Trent?
This, Gilbert Grail's wife?
His astonishment scarcely allowed him to relieve her promptly.
'Oh then, we already know each other, by name at least.

You have come to look at the building.

Mr.Grail is downstairs ?' 'No, sir.

I came in alone.